Sissy and The Blisters - new single 'Killing Time' released on 27th August and tour

Aside from the formidable ‘Vicious’, a Record Store Day split 7” release with Devin, making Clash’s Track of the Day and available now from Sissy’s Facebook page now as a Free Download, it will have been a long eleven months from the release of the ‘Let Her Go’ EP back in October 2011 to Sissy’s new single ‘Killing Time‘ out on 27th August. Simple fact is, by the end of 2011, Sissy had put out all the music they’d ever written. It can happen when a band gets the kind of accolades and major-though-100%-justified-hype on their first few releases that many bands don’t achieve ever. So Sissy simply had to go and write and record some more. The very exciting outcome of this is ‘Killing Time’ - which has already been spun by Lamacq on 6Music and Huw Stephens on Radio One. Plus Sissy have completed what will surely be a contender for Anticipated Album of the Year, their debut - set for release early 2013 and produced by the band, themselves.

Catch Sissy and The Blisters live:

Fri 10th Aug - Boardmaster Festival, Newquay Cornwall (Main Stage)
Fri 31st Aug - Old Blue Last, London (Single Launch Show)
Fri 14th Sept - Ark, Preston
Sat 15th Sept - Brickyard, Carlisle
Mon 17th Sept - King Tuts, Glasgow
Tues 18th Sept - Open, Norwich
Sat 22nd Sept - Sugarmill, Stoke
Tues 25th Sept - The Castle, Manchester
Wed 26th Sept - The Oporto, Leeds
Thurs 27th Sept - Bungalow & Bears, Sheffield
Fri 28th Sept - Labour Club, Northampton
Sat 29th Sept - Oakfield Social Club, Reading
Thur 4th Oct - Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, London

http://www.sissyandtheblisters.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sissyandtheblisters
http://soundcloud.com/sissyandtheblisters
Twitter - @SissyBlisters


“The sound of scurrilously reinvented garage pop falling time in a massive egg timer” - Steve Lamacq, 6Music

“A riot of doom-laden garage rock” - Sunday Times Culture

“Amazing band” - Huw Stephens

“We’re hooked on the Guildford based foursome’s striking aesthetic and thrilling, visceral sound” - The Fly

“The Vaccines, The Strokes and Interpol are contemporary references, but the roots of Sissy and the Blisters feel a lot deeper – taking in everything from Thee Headcoatees to The Standells. Fans of garage rock take note” – Independent

Watchet Live Festival - 2 weeks to go

West Somerset’s Biggest Music Festival

FRIDAY 24TH – SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2012

Over 50 live acts across 3 stages including:
THE BLOCKHEADS | MILES and ERICA (The Wonderstuff)
BABYHEAD | MAD DOG McREA | THE WURZELS
THE POPES | N.U.M.B | TOM HINGLEY (Inspiral Carpets) and THE LOVERS
Dan Donnelly | Two Spot Gobi | Los Albertos | Ten Pound Suit Band | Ferocious Dog
Deferred Success | Full Weller | Sound of The Sirens | Dumbfound | Zoltar Speaks | The True Blue | Flats and Sharps | Red Hillbillies | Knew Eyes | Jenna Witts
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: THE CHEEKY GIRLS


Parsonage Farm, Watchet: WATCHET LIVE FESTIVAL, West Somerset’s largest outdoor music event, returns in 2012 for its sixth successive year. Featuring their strongest line-up, and with more tickets sold than any ever before, this year’s event is set to be the biggest year yet.
Once again it will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from 24th - 26th August 2012.

Watchet LIVE is a not-for-profit family-friendly festival with amazing views of the stunning West Somerset coastline and beyond. Three live stages, including the famous Croissant Neuf solar powered venue will host over than 50 live acts, bringing a wide range of high-calibre musical acts not normally found performing in West Somerset, at a very affordable price.

In addition, an Open Mic venue, the infamous Something Else Tea Tent, a Silent Disco, The Griffin Tent featuring dance workshops and a large Festival Market ensure there really is something for everyone. There are also all the usual festival amenities you would expect: a large campsite with a reserved families-only zone; free and secure on site car parking; an extensive Food Court, Real Ale and Cider Bar and free kids-zone

Watchet LIVE 2012 features its biggest-ever line up, and includes The Blockheads, Mad Dog Mcrea; The Wurzels; N.U.M.B; Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls (from The Wonder Stuff); Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) and The Lovers, Dan Donnelly, Ferocious Dog and over 50 others – including the festival’s special guests, The Cheeky Girls.

Watchet LIVE 2012 is set to build on the success of the 2012 event which saw nearly 5,000 people from Somerset and beyond attend the festival. Efestivals.co.uk declared that, “Watchet is a lovely little festival” and neonfiller.com described it as, “One of the UK's most eclectic boutique festivals”

With a host of internationally renowned artists performing, a friendly 'small festival' vibe, stunning views across the West Somerset coastline, and a full range of tickets and camping options, WATCHET LIVE is a fantastic festival and a perfect place to spend August Bank Holiday weekend.

Highlights of WATCHET LIVE FESTIVAL 2012 include:
•    3 live music stages featuring over 50 acts,
•    Glastonbury Festival’s very own Croissant Neuf Tent featuring live acts all weekend.
•    Festival-owned ale bar selling a wide range of drinks at "cheaper than pub prices"
•    Cider Island and Food Court
•    The legendary Something Else Tea Tent
•    Hugely expanded Kids Area and Festival Market

This year's festival charity is The Children's Hospice South West


Weekend Tickets with camping
are £50 (Adults), £30 (Youths 13-17), Under 12’s are free. A Family Weekend Ticket for 2 Adults & 2 Youths is just £110.

Weekend Tickets without camping are priced at just £40 (Adults), £20 (Youths 13-17), Under 12’s are free. A Family Ticket for 2 Adults & 2 Youths is £ 90. Day Tickets also available (£15/10)

Tickets are available from www.watchetfestival.co.uk

Urban in Ibiza art event returns for 2012

The island’s prestigious urban art event takes place on Thurs 9 th Aug, whilst the exhibition runs from 5th – 31st August in Atzaró, Ibiza

In the four short years of URBAN IN IBIZA’S existence, there is no denying that it has already grown to become one of the key events on the Ibiza Calendar, drawing hundreds of urban and street art lovers to the most talked about rural hotel on the island- Atzaró, in the glorious hills of Sant Joan.

The brainchild of entrepreneur, gallerist and general gent about town, Paul Dizzi Saunders, this year’s main event takes place on 9th August, although the exhibition runs from 5th- 31st August in the Atzaró Gallery in the north of the island of Ibiza.

Never one to shy away from hard work, this year Saunders has put together an unmatched selection of international street artists, bringing them together under the one umbrella- or should that be parasol- of Urban in Ibiza 4.

This year’s showcase can only merit even more applause with the star turn of URBAN IN IBIZA 2012 confirmed as acclaimed artist/drum and bass pioneer/actor/general genius GOLDIE, who will be, for the first time, at the event in person alongside his work in the grounds of the Sant Joan rural hotel.

Goldie, named in the BBC’s list of New Elizabethans — the 60 Britons who have ‘illuminated’ the Queen of England’s reign since her coronation in 1953, recently unveiled a stunning portrait of the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee, and in an exclusive Ibiza moment, the piece will be on show when Goldie makes his first appearance at Urban in Ibiza, with a limited numbers of prints for sale.

Goldie had this to say on the whole thing, “It’s gonna be fantastic to return to the white rock as an artistic exhibiting at Urban in Ibiza and DJing at an intimate after party. It's gonna be that special, I’m leaving my UK Olympic show in London for the private view and then flying to New York straight after the after-party! Peace…”

Alongside him and keeping with the Jubilee theme, AGENT PROVOCATEUR is back at
Urban, with amongst his exhibition pieces, another reference to dear old Majesty in her golden years.

But it’s not just all about the red white and blue. Irish by origin, artist by choice, the creator of last year’s URBAN IN IBIZA live painting, FIN DAC is back for more, having recently completed a graffiti tour of Colombia swiftly followed by a commission at the Olympic Village for London 2012.

From the depths of Facebook, the had this to say about his return to the island- “After showing my work at the first 2 Urban In Ibiza events, I was thrilled last year to be able to attend in person, paint live and soak up the atmosphere and energy of, what is now, an iconic Ibizan event. That said, as good as last year was, I think this year is going to be utterly off- the-hook... and I for one am not going to miss it.”

Just two corkin’ examples of a long list of international artists whose work will be on show at Urban in Ibiza 2012…oh! And did we mention BANKSY?! It’s a big up and a bit of a coup for the organisers of Urban this year, with some of the works of illustrious graffiti artist/political activist/film director/painter, Banksy, showing in the exhibition for the first time.

Over the past years, Urban in Ibiza has become the reference for graffiti/street/art on the island, and bearing in mind that this is an island of EDM, that’s quite an achievement.

Highlights over the last years include a live performance from Roots Manuva, fashion from Dirty Pretty Things and a list of artists that, to the trained eye, can only be heralded as magnificent- Inkie, David Walker, Ben Slow, K Guy and Shoe amongst them.

The full line up for 2012 Urban in Ibiza Gallery: GOLDIE, BANKSY, DAVID WALKER, INKIE, CHRIS BRACEY, FIN DAC, K-GUY, MAU MAU, SCHOONY, REMI ROUGHE, BEN ALLEN, PURE EVIL, CALM & COLLECTED, COPYRIGHT, LILLIWEN, KID ACNE, KASHINK, WILL BARRAS, RYCA, BEN SLOW, CHU, STEFF PLAETZ, ZEUS, MYSTERIOUS AL, CEPT, NICK WALKER, MILO, AGENT PROVOCATEUR, FLORENCE BLANCHARD, SECRET MONKEY, OTTO SCHNADE, ROWAN NEWTON, MR.TRAZO, CHRISTIAN HORNSLEF, RICHARD ZARZI, MASAI, ZINA, CHEBA and GONNY VAN HULST, PINO

Saunders had this to say on the upcoming show, “Something tells me this edition will be the best yet - everyone is very charged up and excited about it. It really will be an attack on all the senses and definitely a night to remember; it's great that the exhibition stays up until the end of the month, giving people a chance to come and take it all in properly.”

Apart from the art, fashion and music also make up a substantial part of the annual event. This year, the catwalk belongs to MADAME V, KASHCA and HAZEL CROWNEY whilst as far as the soundtrack is concerned, it’s another stonkin’ combination of live music and DJs, the combination of which, if previous years are anything to go by, will surely keep the party on its dancing feet long into the wee small hours. Already confirmed on the live side of things, BUGGSY, SHOVELL, DOGZ OR GODZ, CARPETFACE and ILLITERATE and HOT ICE are pleased to serve the Urban in Ibiza crowd.

As far as the DJs on the night are concerned, it’s yet another first for the Urban in Ibiza, with the confirmation of All Saints’ MEL BLATT making her DJing debut at the do. SAMIR and DJ YUNIQ will join Blatt, who recently became a full-time resident of the island. Between the three of them, expect only quality tuneage- an eclectic selection that hs hip hop as its staple and everything else as the compliments.

All that and much more, taking place in and around the grounds of one of the island’s most breathtaking rural hotels, hidden in the north of Ibiza and a work of art itself- Atzaro- the perfect canvas for Urban in Ibiza 2012.

URBAN IN IBIZA 4
5TH- 31ST AUGUST
MAIN EVENT, THURSDAY 9TH AUGUST 8PM TIL LATE
http://www.urbaninibiza.com/

ATZARÓ - CRTA SANT JOAN, KM 15

Leaf Cafe Liverpool - August Listings

August Listings

Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August
Spotify Wednesdays

Pick a song. Write it down. Pass it on. GET ON DOWN.
Trip the light fantastic every week at Spotify Wednedays, when you take control of our playlist to fill the evening with your favourite riffs, melodies and lyrics.

8pm / Ground Floor / FREE entry 
Thursday 2nd and 16th August
Jelly Liverpool

Don’t labour alone in the solitary salt mines! Jelly Liverpool is a casual all day work-together for anyone with a laptop and some grafting to be done. Surround yourself with fun, creative people and maybe pick up a bit of what they do too, twice monthly at LEAF on Bold St. Whether you’re a creative who needs inspiration or a professional who wants to escape working from the cabin feverish working from home hum-drum, Jelly welcomes you to get involved with a cup of tea and a delicious sandwich.

9am – 5pm / First Floor / FREE Entry 
Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st August
Beaten Tracks DJ Set

Dust off those blue suede’s and send your feet to a metaphorical Mecca all in the name of music. Expect funk, Soul, Reggae, Afrobeat, Latin, Blues and Jazz nuggets. A truly global collection, for you to sink your feet in to. Dance till you drop.

10pm/Ground Floor/FREE Entry
Saturday 4th, 11th & 18th August
Jess Gascogine DJ Set – Weekends Throughout August

Our resident Jess wears her influences on her sleeve, setting hip hop, soul, funk, house and disco alight like fire crackers on a dance floor. Every weekend throughout August.

10pm till late / Ground Floor / Free Entry
Sunday 5th August
HopeLGBT present…The Official Pride Finale

HopeLGBT, Love Music Hate Homophobia and Liverpool Pride are pleased to announce the official Pride finale event. Join us at Leaf for an evening of music, comedy and the arts to close the weekend. In aid of Michael Causer Foundation.

6pm/First Floor/ £3 suggested donation OTD

Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August
Out of the Bedroom Open Acoustic Mic

A bustling evening of acoustic acts that sits perfectly with a cup of tea. Our host Jonny Sands brings together the best of Liverpool’s acoustic acts and spoken word artists every Tuesday at LEAF. Performers should bring their own instruments for a chance to perform. For more information please e-mail johnnysands13@gmail.com

8:30pm / Ground Floor / FREE Entry

PLUS

Tuesday 7th and 21st August
The Language Circle

Join the bubbling mix of individuals for some international exchanges, sharing language, knowledge and socialising with friendly faces.
For more information about the Language Circle’s programmes, check Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheLanguageCircle

6:30pm / First Floor / FREE Entry
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Wednesday 8th August
“Adolf in Toxteth” After Party

1912 saw a 23 year old Adolf Hitler descending up on Liverpool. Ian Carroll’s play “Adolf in Toxteth” tells the story of life with a failed artist and future fuhrer.  Hitler spent a six month period visiting his half brother in Toxteth. This Kitchen sink drama tells of family life with a megalomaniac. The play runs from the 7th to the 11th of August at the Actor’s Studio on Seel St. Join us to celebrate the opening of this intoxicating play, with music from The Last Gambados.

7.30pm/FirstFloor/FREE
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Saturday 11th August
Game Dev North 6: Revolutions

An informal game industry meet up for all. From AAA to Indies, Jounros to Freelancers, we welcome you all with open arms and a wonky gamers thumbs up.

5.30pm/FirstFloor/FREE Tickets from Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/Myjkug

Sunday 12th August
Life Drawing

Artists, students and enthusiasts alike are welcome to join the twice-monthly relaxed drawing sessions, set in the alluring atmosphere of the first floor at LEAF. Hosted by sculptress Ella Perry, she’ll be happy to provide you with some basic materials although artists are welcome to bring other mediums.

7-10pm / First Floor / £9OTD
 
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Monday 13th August
Urban Craft Collective’s Knitting Club

A nifty little crafting group that want to spread their expertise across the land. Whether you want to perk up your purl stitch or increase your rate of cross stitch there is something for all. Swap, share, natter and be inspired whilst sipping on a delightful cuppa and gorging on a rich chocolate cake. Whether you’re a novice or a pro pop along with your needles and hooks. For further information please contact Kate Blakemore via urbancraftcollective@gmail.com

7pm-9pm/Ground Floor/FREE

Tuesday 14th August
Open Hub

With all the essentials provided – tea, wifi and desk-space you’ve got everything you need for a productive day of postgraduate study. If you’re an LJMU research student or a postgraduate looking for a change of scenery, or maybe you’re looking for some new faces to chat with about old problems - pop along to the Open Hub for a day of free co-working and a free sarnie.

9:30 am – 4:30pm / First Floor / FREE Entry

PLUS

Tuesday 14th and 28th August
Create and Write

Muse, imagine, create and write. Learn some new writing skills, meet some delightful souls and have a lovely cuppa all at the same time. Talk about two birds and one stone.

7pm/Ground Floor/£3OTD
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Saturday 18th August
Harvest Sun presents… Damien Jurado and Megafaun

Harvest Sun presents an exciting double bill lined with DAMIEN JURADO and MEGAFAUN. Damien's newest LP, Maraqopa, has been a constant on most people’s playlists since its release back in February. The same goes for Megafaun's self-titled 4th release from last year – a downplayed effort of the rustic instrumentation compared to their earlier LPs, swapping it for a more traditional, country-rock setup. Sounding not all to distant from American legends the Grateful Dead it’ll be a night filled with Americana-esque Psych-Folk in all it glory.

8pm / First Floor / Tickets £10 from Probe Records (School Lane), The Music Consortium (Bold St) or online at Ticketweb: http://tiny.cc/4b92ew


Monday 20th August
Chess Club with Paul Tallant

Every chess master was once a beginner – so get your practice in and some free chess advice from the Knight in the Know, Mr Paul Tallant every month at LEAF. Play with other ‘Clubbers’ or just join to watch other players in action, picking up hints and tips as you go. 

6.30pm / Ground Floor / FREE Entry

PLUS

Book Club with Jennie Connolly

Set in 1948, ‘Small Island’ focuses on the diaspora of Jamaican immigrants, who, escaping economic hardship on their own "small island," move to England. Their reception is not quite the warm embrace that they have hoped for… Revolving around 4 main characters, the book jumps between people and time making in one of the defining books of the decade by the Guardian 2009.  Join Jenny and gang for some good food, a great cuppa and a relaxing dialogue about this fascinating observation on an unorthodox life. For more information contact Jennie on jennifer.connolly@live.co.uk.

8pm / Ground Floor / FREE Entry


Tuesday 21st August
Branching Out 

An informal networking event, where you can bang heads with some of Liverpool’s finest creative minds. Grab a cup of tea and let loose with your ideas.

9am-11am / Ground Floor / FREE Entry


Saturday 25th August
Chew Disco DJ Set

A new addition to the DJing clan at LEAF.  Khalil and Emma, organisers of the queerfeminist club night and video/performance art project Chew Disco have collaborated with the likes of FACT, Islington Mill, AND Festival, Cheryl-NYC, Off the Hook, and Homotopia among others. They will be setting your feet on fire, making you hop like your dancing on hot coals and assisting you in having a good old knees up. Expect an eclectic mix of new and vintage house party jams: post-punk, electro, dance punk, obscure 80s trash, club classics, NYC no-wave, new and old school hip hop, alternative anthems and more. 

10pm/Ground Floor / FREE Entry


Sunday 26th August
Retro Sundays

Presenting a rail to rail supply of coveted vintage clothing, footwear and accessories. Every last item is genuine vintage with an affordable price tag and part of a sustainable, eco friendly system. You can also continue to revel in your Retro Sunday with an Afternoon Tea and complete all the necessities of a Sunday – relax, shop, eat and drink.

11am – 5pm / First Floor / Free Entry
Afternoon Tea 0151 707 7747 Booking Essential

BoomTown announce theme and new stages

BoomTown festival announce theme and new stages

BoomTown Announce New Stages, Venues, and Out Of This World Fancy Dress Theme!

THURDAY 9^th – SUNDAY 12^th AUGUST 2012

MATTERLY ESTATE – WINCHESTER

Tier four weekend tickets - £116 + eco deposit

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: BoomTownfair.co.uk

Check out the epic 2012 video here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViY1NF7svS0

With tickets flying out faster than rockets from a space ship, BoomTown have announced that over 70% of their tickets have now been snapped up by the eager beaver, fun-loving town’s folk! With only ‘tier four’ tickets available, tier’s 1, 2, 3 and all teen tickets are fully sold out! Now seems like the best time to reveal that the fancy dress theme will be... Outer Space! Along with the theme BoomTown can outline the plans for 15 new venues and extra terrestrial areas, attractions and adventures.

Known for its fully immersive environment, BoomTown’s theme is not merely reserved for one day of the festival, but provides a starting point for the towns folk to create the character they wish to become for the whole festival. With last year’s theme ruling the town for the entire 4-days and nights, the outfits were outrageous, extrovert and outlandish where every single person added to the overriding atmosphere and escapism of the festival! This year’s Outer Space theme will be no different! With the mothership Arcadia crash landing onsite, strange creatures infesting the surrounding woodlands and mutated vehicles patrolling the landscape, the aliens are walking amongst us and if you can’t beat ‘em, may as well blow up a pair of marigolds, stick them on your head, spray yourself silver and join in!

In addition to the theme, BoomTown devote a lot of time and creativity developing the most interactive playground of them all; a stage for all the crazy characters; a film set for the actor within; a zoo for the unleashed animals, whatever you want to call it, BoomTown is a place like no-other! This year there will be 15 more bonkers venues springing up across the various streets of BoomTown: hidden deep in the underbelly of Downtown, propping up the rickety walls of Oldtown and gracing the marbled streets of May-fair Avenue, each just waiting with a whole array of new secret shenanigans to be uncovered...

As well as the addition of 15 new quirky and unique venues to get lost in, there are a selection of additional stages including Arcadia, Bearded Kitten’s Bank and the Hidden Woods. Already announced, Arcadia have been flat out devising their biggest show to date to include huge whirlwind fire shows, gravity defying suspended artists, electrifying lightening duels and more smoke, metal and lasers than ever before!

Bearded Kitten presents...The Bank, BoomTown are thrilled to welcome the award winning Bearded Kitten back into the fold! After the rip roaring success of last year’s tip top night spot, The Gentleman’s Club, 2012 sees The Bearded Boys hosting a plethora of lawn-based mischief all day in their brand new outdoor arena and unveil the grand opening the very first branch of the Boomtown bank! Expect array of financial fun, games, activities and general silliness followed by late-night knees-ups in the Gentleman’s parlour!

The Hidden Woods stage, set in the glorious leafed canopy of the surrounding woodland tucked away from the chaos, will present some of the finest live dub and reggae bands and provide the perfect place to sit back, relax and lose yourself!

On top of the new stages, the town committee have been given the go ahead to expand the city into a huge luscious new area for more camping, with access to the town being only a short walk along the beautiful wooded walkway. The ever growing craft and healing field has also expanded this year with new additions including saunas, hot tubs, psytrance and chillout areas. 

At the same times as building the sets, town planning and concocting fancy dress outfits, the BoomTown crew have also been busy adding to the already bursting line-up and can now give a sneaky teaser that the ultimate secret headline act is locked in for Sunday night, but the anticipation will have to grow as their lips are sealed until July! 

Boom Town is rapidly turning into Boom City and the 2012 fair is set to be on a whole new level of Madness!

BoomTown 2012 is over the weekend of 9 – 12^th August, for more info or to buy tickets please visit: www.BoomTownfair.co.uk

CONFIRMED ACTS SO FAR:

SKA, SWING, PUNK, ROCKABILY - explosion in the Town Centre and Devil Kicks dancehall stages:

Secret Sunday Headliner TBA / Reel Big Fish / Caravan Palace / The Skatalites / Balkan Beatbox / Asian Dub Foundation / The Beat / Dub Pistols / The Slackers / Gadjo / Sick Note / Pronghorn /  Sonic Boom 6 / Movits / Dunkelbunt / Babyhead / Urban Voodoo Machine / The Meteors / Batmobile / Mad Sin / Molotov Jukebox / The Filaments / Swing Zazou / Gypsy Hill

RAGGA, DUB, DANCEHALL – on the UK’s biggest reggae stage:

Alborosie / Tanya Stephens / Natty / Gappy Ranks /Jah Shaka / David Rodigan / Zion Train / Makka B / Trojan Sound System / South Rakkas Crew / Blak Twang / Mungos Hifi / Bush Chemists / Serial Killaz / Laif Blak / Jaya The Cat / Channel One / The Heatwave / General Levy / Lady Chan / Soom T / Laid Blak / Jacky Murda / The Barley Mob / Demolition Man / Aries / Stylo G / Stush / Serocee / YT / Curtis Lynch (JR) feat Mr Williams / Krinjah / Solo Banton vs Deadly Hunta / David Boomah / MC Xander

SERIOUS RAVE AND BASS HEAVY MUSIC - Arcadia and Bassline Circus:

Dirtyphonics / Jack Beats / Kill the Noise / Luke Vibert / The Panacea / Caspa / Stanton Warriors / DJ Hype / Breakage / 16 Bit / Benny Page / Marcus Visionary / Roska / The Nextmen / Plump DJ's / Krafty Kuts / Racknruin / Foamo / Far Too Loud / Engine Earz / Dub Phizix / Tomb Crew / Freestylers / Ratpack / SL2 / Slamboree / Chris Liberator B2B Dave the Drummer / Shy FX / JFB / SL2 (live) / Ed Solo / Deekline / Illbilly Hitec (love) / Parker / Kanji Kinetic / Woz / Coda (live) / Mr Benn / 2 Bit Thugs / Jinx in Dub / Audio / Drumcorps / Producer / Heist 

Article posted by Musicmafia

The planet boat - New fringe stage at Mathew street festival

MATHEW STREET FESTIVAL, NEW FRINGE STAGE - THE PLANET BOAT

27^th 28^th 29^th AUGUST 2001

We have been given the all clear by Mathew street fringe organiser Gordon Ross to put on one of the most original stages for the festival at the end of August. We plan to have the Planet Boat open for 3 days, Sat 27th until Monday 29th showcasing some of Liverpools most up and coming artists. The feedback throughout the city has been amazing and the news of the boat stage has already appeared in the local press.

Bands we will be showcasing on the boat include The Bo Weevils, KOF, Sean Walsh, R&R Featuring Flute Man, Fly with Vampires and other up and coming acts from Liverpool who are already getting thousand of hits on their videos and playing festivals and venues such as Glastonbury, Creamfields, The Echo Arena etc. 

 
THE PLANET BOAT
This year The Planet boat in Liverpools Albert dock will be taking over the MATHEW STREET FESTIVAL weekend (27TH UNTIL THE 29TH AUGUST) with the most original stage in town as part of the fringe festival! 
Showcasing The Bo Weevils, KOF, Sean Walsh and more of the hottest local acts from around the city the boat will be a FREE ENTRANCE SHOW, opening from 5pm on Saturday the 27th August until 23pm on Monday 29th August ! 

 
Ste says... ''After setting up the croxteth hall music festival in June and getting great feedback and support from the city I wanted to carry on setting up more unique shows with my band and with the Mathew st Festival coming up at the end of August thought this was a perfect opportunity to put on one of the most original stages in town. I put the Idea to Gordon Ross who is organizing the Fringe festival which runs alongside the Mathew st festival to and told him about my plans to showcase some of the hottest bands in Liverpool on the Helideck of The Planet Boat. I promised to make this platform the most exciting stage in town and give this city a taste of real rock and roll. The stage will be showcasing many different styles of music and we will be making a short movie with band in a box TV to raise awareness for The Planet Boat as we aim to make it one of Liverpools most attractive music venues in the country. For more information contact theplanetboat@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.theboweevils.co.uk 
 
promo video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7mxnmm67mM

                      

THE PLANET BOAT

Full Line up

August 27^TH, 28^th, 29^th,

Sat the 27th August
5.15pm Shaun Walsh
6.00pm The New Caldera
6.45pm Fly With Vampires
7.30pm The Springtime Anchorage
8.15pm Club Fiction
9.00pm R&R Featuring Flute Man
9.45pm KOF
10.30pm The Bo Weevils

Sunday 28th August
5.15pm The Bo Weevils
6.00pm Fly with Vampires
6.45pm The Romleys
7.30pm Earthworm
8.15pm Triphazard
9.00pm The Stan Smith Band
9.45pm The White Widows
10.30pm We The Undersigned

Monday 29th August
2.45pm The Verdict

3.30pm Insanity Hurts
4.00pm Istari Stacks
4.45pm The Union Dolls
5.30pm The Bo Weevils
6.15pm Raw City
7.00pm Jemma O'shea
7.45pm The Wayward Travellers

Poly Styrene - "Ghoulish" remixed by Hercules & Love Affair

 Future Noise Music will release a single for Poly Styrene’s “Ghoulish” on 7 August.  The single includes a pulsating remix by Hercules and Love Affair and will be available at iTunes and all digital retailers.

‘Ghoulish’ is one of the outstanding results of the torrential creative relationship which sparked between Poly and producer Youth, here hot-wiring New York’s 60s girl group sound with sparkling future-sheen and swooping sonic sheets to produce a new strain of spectacular, 21st century pop music.

In something of a coup, the single comes with a remix from the renowned Hercules & Love Affair, aka Andy Butler, who drapes Poly’s vocals over an exquisite Moroder-meets-acid house super-groove, with cliff-hanger drop and voluptuous peaks. The fact that one of dance music’s most revered names can obviously revel in turning what started as one of Poly’s observations into a post-apocalyptic disco anthem speaks further volumes about the lady who started as the original punk misfit and now rests alongside the all-time greats. Hear it here:

http://soundcloud.com/polystyrene/poly-styrene-ghoulish-hercules

The video for the track , which takes  place at a casting for Michael Jackson impersonators. Watch it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un67petByJw

 Although music lost one of its most uniquely idiosyncratic legends, when Poly Styrene tragically succumbed to cancer in April, she had thankfully finished recording her Generation Indigo album before being diagnosed, giving her take on the 21st century, in similar fashion to her uncannily clairvoyant X-Ray Spex missives of the punk era.

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50 cent to play I want my MTV at Amnesia Ibiza

 

'89 was the Summer of Love,
but 2011 is definitely the Summer of RAP!

It's the year of Hip Hop on the white Isle this year. The home of clubbing and dance music has opened its doors and stages to some of the biggest names in Urban and Rap this Summer, mostly thanks to pioneering moves by MTV, who recently brought Snoop Dogg to make his debut Ibiza performance at Amnesia.

Following the cancellation of Duran Duran's Summer tour due to Simon Le Bon's illness...MTV were left with a momentary gap in their calendar of events for this Summer's I Want My MTV Ibiza parties. However after much speculation, MTV naturally pulled in the big guns to fill the bill and there's possibly no bigger replacement than multi platinum selling American Rapper 50 Cent!

In keeping with MTV's Summer music programming in Ibiza, this will be the first time 50 Cent has performed on the Island. With over 30 million record sales worldwide, he'll be performing an intimate gig to 6,000 people at Amnesia for I want my MTV Ibiza this Friday 12th August. Mark Ronson, who headlined live at the club at the end of July will be providing DJ support.

It's been one of the most spectacular Summers at Amnesia, with some of the biggest stadium stars of America performing live for the very first time on the Island. If you want to get In "Da Club" tickets are available now for 50 euros not cents from www.mtvibiza.com

Urban In Ibiza 2011

 Art GOLDIE, INKIE, K-GUY, ALEC MONOPOLY, MAXIMILLION WEIDEMANN, DAVID WALKER, BEST EVER, CHU, ZEUS, XENZ, KID ACNE, BEN ALLEN, KASHINK, MILO, STUDIO PHILLY, COSMO SARSEN, BEN SLOW, LILIWENN, CEPT, JULIAN KIMMINGS, JIM STARR, FIN DAC, CHEBA, GEORGE MORTON CLARK, JEWEL, BELINDA FRIKH, CARNE GRIFFITHS, LAURA TINALD & MASAI

Music DANSETTE JUNIOR, CARPETFACE & AUDIBLE, ARTHUR BAKER, SHOVELL, SAMIR, DJ YUNIQ, TWIZZY & CREW

Fashion FELDER FELDER, SASHA MOON

Thursday 11th August

From 20.00hrs/ ATZARÓ

EXPO: 8th-20th August

Ibiza, August 2011 (FIX Ibiza).- August 2011 (FIX Ibiza).  Most events worth their salt take time to establish themselves on the map of Ibiza. Then, there are those that just work from day one. URBAN IN IBIZA, the art-fashion-music-style fusion is clearly of the latter breed. As it heads into its third year, URBAN IN IBIZA and the people behind it are already gearing themselves for what promises to be, yet again, one of the firm highlights of the Ibiza Summer Season.

As the concept continues to grow, so too does the URBANization of Ibiza. First launched in 2009 by Paul Dizzy Saunders with collaboration from the offset from one of the UK’s most established urban artists, Tom Inkie Bingle, the initial idea to present the hybrid exhibition of street art, music and fashion seemed alien to many on an island of electronica, and there were those who doubted it would make much of an impact on the Ibiza calendar. But impact it did, with Sant Joan’s adorable agroturismo Atzaró, packed to the gills with graffiti and street art enthusiasts of all ages and nationalities.

ART Now, three years down the line and Saunders is back with an even bigger showcase of urban contemporary art from artists including Goldie, Alec Monopoly, Liliwenn, David Walker, Chu, George Morton-Clark, Xenz, Kid Acne, Ben Allen and Ben Slow, amongst many, many others.

Once again this year, live painting will play a crucial part in the event with Inkie, Zeus and Fin Dac forming part of that team.

The collective of more than 20 artists will be exhibiting their work at  Atzaró from the 8^th til 20^th of August, offering collectors the opportunity to purchase their desired pieces. On the night itself, buyers will also have the opportunity to partake in the silent auction.

Prices range from 150€ - 10,000€.

MUSIC Providing this year’s soundtrack, welcome back DANSETTE JUNIOR, whose debut appearance at Urban in Ibiza in 2010 had the crowd quite literally begging for more. The brainchild of singer/producer/songwriter Will Hunt, Dansette Junior have certainly been working it since their last performance at Urban In Ibiza, with a huge number of summer festival performances under their belt, as well as being highlighted as XFM’s Eddy Temple- Morris’ favourite band of 2010.

Also on the bill, it’s CARPETFACE + AUDIBLE, a hip-hop-happening duo from UK, who come armed with a refreshingly upbeat and entertaining mc/beatbox/scratching/live looping and percussion set over original backing tracks. Old School or No School!

On the decks- hang on to your sun-hats- headliner ARTHUR BAKER, best known for his work with the Godfather of HipHop himself, Afrika Bambaataa and New Wave meets electronica legends, New Order, will be making one of his only Ibiza appearances this summer.  He’ll be joined by DJ Samir, Yuniq, Shovell + Twizzy so dancing shoes are most definitely advised…

FASHION Making the al fresco runway in the beautiful grounds of Atzaró look even more than gorgeous, FELDER + FELDER bring their latest collection to the island for its debut outing in Ibiza. The London based fashion label by twin sisters Daniela and Annette Felder has developed a cult following in a matter of only a few years, with a signature style a feminine rock and roll aesthetic, which was quickly embraced by singers and actresses, including Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Florence and the Machine and Allison Mosshart.

Added to that, Urban in Ibiza is pleased to bring SASHA MOON back to its catwalk to present her latest collection. If last year is anything to go by, expect style and sexiness with a side order of sass…

THE PROMOTER Commenting on the overall event, bossman Dizzy Saunders said that “In a typical Urban in Ibiza move, what we’ve done for 2011 is to bring back the best from last year and add in some super new elements to the event. We want to show both sides of the coin, the established artists and not so established.. the art exhibition this year is really looking good right now; we have a list of artists that quite honestly, it would be hard to beat. And that goes for the music as well as the art; a legend like Arthur Baker playing alongside a new talent like Twizzy? Bring it on…”.

Now Then and Mind On Fire Showcase at Dulcimer Manchester

Now Then Manchester teams up with Mind On Fire to showcase live music from DANNY DRIVE THRU, DAYSE & AVER and VIEKA.

Local arts and music blog Now Then Manchester will continue its monthly stint at Chorlton-cum-Hardy’s Dulcimer bar on Thursday 11^th August by collaborating with promoters-turned-record label Mind On Fire.

Soul and hip hop influenced producer Danny Drive Thru is the event’s headliner, neatly coinciding with his new 7” single release via Mind On Fire Recordings. Two tracks, ‘Psychedelia Smith’ and ‘Violence Makes’ are featured on vinyl available for the first time on the night, but the live performance promises anything from an eclectic array of samples, clips and synthetic beats.

Joining Danny Drive Thru will be Dayse & Aver, a pairing formed as a splinter group from Manchester hip hop collective The Natural Curriculum, and Vieka, a trip hop act whose electronic sampling orchestra moulds succinctly with unwavering percussive rhythms.

 

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WWW.MINDONFIRE.CO.UK is home to a new wave of forward thinking Mancunian music, made available via a series of vinyl recordings and free digital EPs for those of you with an inquisitive ear.

Mind On Fire aims to bring inventive and often overlooked Mancunian music to a wider audience. The website features tracks from a wide variety of Mancunian musicians and producers all doing their own thing. Unrestrained by genre, MOF features artists from Hip Hop to Alt Rock, Jazz and Funk to Electronica. Genre is of no importance, but the quality is consistent.

Now Then Manchester's events at Dulcimer (Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, M21 0AE) operate on a pay-what-you-like basis in order to maintain access for all while encouraging discovery of and support for local arts & music. Dulcimer is a stone’s throw away from the new tram service from Manchester to Chorlton-cum-Hardy.

The Countdown Begins to Liverpool Pride 2011

With just days to go until Liverpool Pride 2011, organisers of the festival have announced a full line up of events, which will take place across the city when the festival marches into town, this Saturday, 6 August.

Organisers promise a FREE day of family fun for everyone to enjoy and there is now even more fun to be had with the announcement of a second ‘Summer of Love’ stage, which will be situated at the Pier Head festival site. The new stage will host the best in local talent, playing alongside the ‘Radio City Main Stage’, which will also be sited at the waterfront location.

The ‘Summer of Love’ stage will include a wealth of local artists including Parr Street’s singing sensation Steve MacFarlane, talented singer Cocobelle and poptastic princesses Oh My! Local Comedians Random Acts of Wildness’ will compére the day in their unique, hilarious way.  The new Summer of Love stage rocks up at the other end of the Pier Head to the Radio City Main Stage, where Kym Mazelle, SIX-D, Rowetta, Sense of Sound and House of Suarez are just a handful of acts which will appear throughout the day.

The Pier Head site will also feature a massive Community Market including 50 stalls where you can find a bargain and find out more about the LGBT community groups working in your area. Stall holders include SEEN Magazine, Wildthang, where you can pick up a special souvenir, Face painting and temporary tattoos.  Pride goers will also be able to pose for a perfect profile picture then get down to The Queer Village and explore the social side of social networking.

Pink Sofa TV will be at Liverpool Pride filming all the festivities, so girls, if you haven’t experienced life on the sofa yet and you want to see if YOU made it onto the TV, why not take us up on our 14 day free trial offer? Simply go to www.pinksofa.com and enter the promotional code ‘UK11’. See you there and have a great day!

For the more active and adventurous, check out Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service who bring their street soccer and climbing wall or go Zorbing!

Pride Fringe events, organised by G-Bar, Garlands and the Liverpool Gay Business Association will take place on Eberle Street, Stanley Street and Cumberland Street. These flowertastic events will feature a host of talented local performers and the best DJs around. Cabaret comes courtesy of Superstar Boudoir, with The Masquerade’s Aunty Marlene also making a special appearance. The Rat Pack comes to life through Matt Martin and classic covers from Anna Lee are sure to have you singing along down Stanley Street.  Lavinia, Carlton Hudson, Whitney Wind-on and John Hooper are just a few of the DJs lining up to play the Gbar and Garlands dance area at Eberle Street.

Tommy McIlravey, Chair of Liverpool Pride said:

‘It’s so exciting to think that the city’s second ever official Liverpool Pride festival is just days away.  I am really glad to see that the challenges we have faced have led to the event growing and diversifying, ensuring that there really will be something for everyone in this year’s festival. It’s incredible to think that we could be in the top 5 biggest Pride’s in the UK in only our second year. I can’t wait to see the Waterfront and the Gay Quarter come to life with colour, music and fun once more. This Saturday is going to be such a special day for the whole community and we want everyone to enjoy it no matter what your sexuality. We wish everyone who comes along safe and happy Liverpool Pride 2011

Cllr Steve Radford, Chairman of the Liverpool Gay Business Association said:

On 6th August everyone is welcome to join Liverpool Pride festivities! The LGBT communities are ourselves diverse and will bring different and contrasting styles to contribute to the day. However one message that we all want to make loud and clear is that prejudice and hatred has no place in our great city.  Liverpool is a city that celebrates diversity and values all our residents and wishes to see everyone aspire to the best of their abilities. Yes we in the LGBT communities have suffered in the past and yes we still no doubt face challenges, but these challenges we face together and with confidence in both ourselves and our city. We hope to see you all on this magnificent day!

A full line up of performers taking part on the Liverpool Pride can now be found at www.liverpoolpride.co.uk

This is going to be a Summer of Love that no-one will forget make sure that you’re there to share the love with Liverpool Pride on Saturday 6 August!

Liverpool Pride – Full Main Stage Line Up

From 2pm

Rowetta

Sean Rumsey

Zara

Adam Lyons

Sense of Sound

From 3pm

Sh-bang

Tameka

Bears Aloud

Ruth Cullen

From 4pm

Andi Fragg

The Sundaes

Alan Cross

Dance Dynamix

Diva

Cubstars

From 5pm

Kym Mazelle

Britt Love

Beauty

Haus of Gaga

From 6pm

AJ

SIX-D

Gemma Irwin

House of Suarez

FTW

Elouise

From 7pm

Chelcee Grimes

Liverpool Pride – Full Summer of Love Stage Line Up
From 2pm
Baby Brave and the Love Bites
Sophie Bellamy
Jem

From 3pm
Jo Bywater
Sam Kearny

From 4pm
Caz and Brit
Karl William Lund
TJ and Murphy

From 5pm
Rachel Kay
Jay Norton

From 6pm
Lonesome Georginas
Steve MacFarlane
Together

From 7pm
Cocabelle
Oh My!
Alan Cross

Liverpool Pride Fringe – Full Stanley Street Stage Line Up

2:15 Cabaret and DJs from Superstar Boudoir
3:00 Philip McGuire
3:15 Lisbon singer Anna Lee
3:45 Aunty Marlene from Masquerade
4:00 Matt Martin

4:15 Secrets, Nicky Nolan – Acoustic set500 CHELSEA O CONNEL/COVERS/MUSICALS
5:00 Chelsea o’Connel
5:15 DJs from Pink and Heaven

6:00 Whitney Wideon’s Drag Act
6:15 Reform DJ Set from Mark Kelly
7:00 Beauty

7:15 Navy Bar DJ Andy Mac
8:00 Juice FM Bazz Todd
9:00 Alan Cross